This is advanced professional management work planning and directing the financial activities of Miami-Dade County.

An employee in this class is responsible for directing and supervising county financial operations including financial activities of county departments and agencies. Responsibilities include directing and formulating county financial policy, authorizing and approving the development of financial systems, directing and monitoring the investment of public funds, structuring long and short term debt and financial plans, and overseeing county general accounting activities. The incumbent exercises an extensive degree of originality, initiative, ingenuity, judgment and professional financial knowledge in formulating county financial policy and in providing senior county management with reliable information for making long and short term policy decisions. Supervision is exercised through various levels of subordinate executives and supervisors over a variety of professional, technical, administrative, specialized and clerical employees with assigned responsibilities in various county financial operations. General direction is received from the County Manager who holds the incumbent responsible for the effective management of county financial activities and for the professional management of the Finance Department.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Directs the formulation and development of financial policy for the county; reviews existing policies and modifies, updates and revises as necessary; attends seminars, meetings and conferences with various county officials; incorporates current authoritative guidelines into existing policy and in the establishment of new policy.

Authorizes and approves the development of financial systems; reviews and approves computerized applications related to county financial activities; reviews the conceptual design and development of financial systems.

Directs and monitors the investment policies of all funds and makes investment policy decisions; continuously analyzes the investment portfolio of the county.

Structures all debt financing; determines type of financing and selection of financial advisor; coordinates legal considerations with bond counsel; coordinates and actively participates in the offering prospectus; makes presentations to bond rating agencies and prospective investors; coordinates work with financial advisor to ensure timely and successful sale; reviews and recommends alternative financing plans.

Establishes and maintains responsible contacts with investment bankers, management consultants, legal counsels, certified public accountants and financial advisors.

Ensures that county accounting practices and reporting policies are in accordance with all applicable laws, standards and regulations; coordinates work with internal and external users of county financial information to ensure appropriate levels of reporting.

Represents the county in all financial matters with other governmental entities.

Makes decisions regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; reviews performance reports prepared by subordinates and rates employee performance; exercise authority for the departmental personnel actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements, county personnel rules and all other applicable rules and regulations.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles of finance and accounting.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of public and business administration and their application to government accounting.

Thorough knowledge of all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the fiscal management of government agencies.

Thorough knowledge of internal control systems and their application to the development and installation of government accounting systems.

Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to financial reporting of county departments and agencies.

Thorough knowledge of computer accounting systems, operating activities and fiscal programs of county departments and agencies.

Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations and statutes pertaining to investment of public funds.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to use advanced professional knowledge of finance and accounting to formulate county financial policy.

Ability to plan, organize and supervise, through various levels of executives and supervisors, the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising, installing and interpreting county financial policies, rules and regulations.

Ability to delegate the authority to subordinates necessary to complete responsibilities in various financial management functions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior county management, officials of other public and private organizations and officials of county departments and agencies.

Ability to evaluate the application of computer technology to county financial activities.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to assure comprehension of complex financial concepts by elected and senior management county officials.

Ability to manage county financial activities consistent with legal requirements and sound business practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Ten years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience to include supervisory experience are required. Must possess a Certified Public Accountant license.

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